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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.06, 22,427.68 and 13,883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.06, 22,427.68 and 13,883.23 is: 19,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.06 : 22,427.68 = 13,883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.06/22,427.68 = 13,883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.06x = 22,427.68 × 13,883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.06x = 311,368,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,368,639.81/16,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.59

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